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Stewart Wilson

James Tavernier injured and will miss Old Firm clash at Ibrox – Clement

Philippe Clement has confirmed James Tavernier will not play against Celtic on Thursday, January 2 at Ibrox. 

The Rangers captain suffered an injury towards the end of his side's 2-2 draw with Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday, December 29. 

Speaking to the media during his pre-match press conference ahead of Celtic, Clement suggested Tavernier will be out for a few weeks and the extent of the injury will be confirmed via the results of a scan. 

He said: "We've [lost] Tavernier also who suffered an injury at the end of the [Motherwell] game.

"He could continue but with a scan there is clear damage that he will be out for a few weeks."

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